Michael Caprai

Current roles 

• Director, EMFC Speed and Agility Program
• EMFC Board of Directors

Certifications

• AFPA Certified Sports Conditioning Specialist
• CPR Youth and Adult

Background

Michael has been involved with coaching youth athletics and sports performance training with youth and adults for over 20 years. Michael specializes in sports conditioning and speed–agility & quickness training. Over the years, Michael has directed sports camps, adult fitness boot camps, and general speed/agility and sport specific speed/agility clinics. He has also been involved with coaching youth tackle football in California and Oregon. Additionally, he trains athletes individually for variety of sports and purposes, including Football Combine preparation.

Michael’s fitness philosophy stems from years of experience and a belief that more training and drills won’t necessarily make a better athlete. Assessing the athlete’s strengths and weaknesses and working to improve athletic development through drills and training to enhance proper and efficient body movement, accelerates optimal conditioning and performance. Additionally, incorporating proper movement assists in injury prevention and recovery.

Michael utilizes a variety of equipment and drills in the training programs including SPARQ training equipment and systems.

Michael has participated in an in-depth, comprehensive study of the recognition and effects of concussions on youth athletes. This study was paramount in developing certification programs for coaches and education for parents and athletes. He has completed a certification course on “Concussion in Sports”. Additionally, Michael participates in many hours of study and continuing education on an annual basis.